I really love how much individual attention you give you kids! As a child growing up in a large family, it was easy to feel overlooked and so it makes me happy to see you care for every child's individual wants and needs! 💜💜
What I would do to be 4 again asking for Barbies for my birthday!! Now I ask for kitchen appliances for my apartment. Being an adult is overrated 😂🤣😅. Your detail to every kid is amazing 🤩. Down to what they like to eat, favorite color, character plus more. Harlee will love all the gifts!! Great job mama Dougherty 💕 I love all the unicorn 🦄 stuff that looks like her.
I miss the days when you would get money for your birthday or Christmas & get the spend it on useless stuff. Now as an adult I get money & I’m like yay I can pay half or a full bill with this.
@@jaybrittain2428 nah. I would never give up being an adult to be a kid. I prefer full autonomy over my life. 🙂 If you want fun stuff for Christmas ask for I! Or buy it yourself. Adulthood doesn't have to be dull❤️
@@felicialovesnkotb oh no, I definitely ask for fun stuff too! It's just kinda crazy that the things you ask for change so dramatically as an adult compared to a kid!
do you throw the decorations away after every party? couldn’t you re-use anything? I’d think with all these kids you’d have a big box of birthday supplies.
@@DoughertyDozen With so many birthdays in October, how do you manage that? Do you celebrate each birthday on a different day? Or do you celebrate them all on the same day?
I appreciate the birthdays my mother did for me. She got me gifts, made a cake, and I got to have my favorite meal which my father always made for me. Then I had slumber parties, went roller skating and swimming on different birthdays. She made my dreams come true. She is gone now, and I am 67 but I never forgot her doing those things for me.
You know, I found your channel by chance and was like "What? So many kids? How does that work?" and the more I watched, the more I just saw what an amazing mum you are for all of your children. The way you care for them, and allow each of them to simply be who they wanna be, like what they wanna like, is *so* beautiful to see. You're great!
Youre a great mother! Love your video harlee will love her gifts hope she gets her two giraffe twins if she cant ill send her those love you all enjoy yall trip!
Im in southern california, i fell in love with your family and everything you have done for each and every one of those babies... my 11 yr old just came up to me telling me all about this mom who adopted babies. I just smiled and showed him your once apon a time video.. he too loves to watch your videos . You are an heaven sent angel..if there was more people like you there wouldnt be so many babies in the state system..
The kids must love their birthdays! I'm super curious as to how you store all of their toys. I get easily overwhelmed by toy clutter entering our home around birthdays and Christmas and would love to know your strategy! Happy birthday to Harlee!
So my situation is nothing like hers but i take all the gifts put them in plastic bins that are Already Taking up space so it doesn't feel crowded lol anything to big for a tote goes on a porch or garage or at someone else's house lmfao
Growing up my mom also splurged on our birthday/Christmas toys. We’d have so many that we ran out of room but eventually as we grew we stopped playing with certain toys each year. So once my mom realized that she made us give the toys we no longer played with each year to our friends in the apartment complex and the rest we donated. Whatever we kept were in huge bins for us to grab whenever.
Harlee has my dream childhood. My parents took me to Walmart and said I had 50$ to pick out whatever I wanted and I thought that was a lot. 😂 I am grateful though for every birthday I had, my parents did all that they financially could at the time and I’m so grateful and blessed.
I really appreciate how quickly you wrapped those gifts! In the amount of time you got them all wrapped I would have been on gift #3 🤣🤣 You go momma!!💪💪 Happy birthday beautiful girl!
Being celebrated is fine... but when your kid is just licking food everyone eats... put your foot down.. you can tell she is annoyed with other kids but not Harlee licking everything..... gross
The birthday shopping videos are always my favorite! I love how you care about what each kid wants and gets them exactly what they ask for. My mom wasn’t around and birthdays were never special. It’s awesome to see a mom who cares about their children:) happy birthday Harlee! Can’t wait for ocean city!!
@@coupontherapy2635 ya know, I was high when I made this comment so words didn’t come easy 🤣🥴 my mom wasn’t there when I was young and passed why I was 15. I’m now 23 wishing I had a mom like her. I get it, it’s not always about the money but weed makes me not think straight 🤷🏻♀️ we were poor, didn’t get birthdays and my mom didn’t care enough about us.
Harlee is going to love them! Can't wait to see her open them. And those unicorn party hats are an amazing find. It's so amazing that each child gets such a special day. Also, I loved my little ponies when I was around her age.
I use to have My Little Ponies too when I was younger. Those and Barbies. Harlee is basically me. LOL! And that Pikachu dress is so cute! Can't wait to see Harlee wearing it!
While I’ve always thought the spending is a lot, as a parent it is my pleasure & joy to give, give and give.... so many women would make different choice about spending. I’ve never seen Alicia with a luxury purse, a spa day, obsessing over looks with botox, fillers etc....no she gives her abundance TO her family and I like that. Making, editing and posting videos daily is difficult and it has obviously financially blessed them. Who the heck should judge her for that? I admit that I have at times. The receipt flashes kinda bother me but gee wiz it does NOT matter. She truly loves her family and pours special events, gifts and experiences into her kiddos. I like that!
I understand what you mean. No judgment here- I love all she does. But I just can’t fathom where it all comes from. Just genuinely curious. I look forward to each video!
That is such a top tip using the table cloth to wrap such a big box! Genius! I must remember that next time I need to wrap a massive box. Hope Harlee has a lovely birthday and you all enjoy Ocean City x
She spoils them with gifts because she can and works hard for it! But she loves them with all her heart because she is a Mom! Even if she couldn't spoil them with gifts those children are super spoiled with love regardless! I respect you! As long as your eyes are open give all you can thats the definition of a Great Mom! You're one of the best! I know I had a super star mom too!❤
I cannot tell you how much I look forwards to these vids!! Just chill vlogs that are perfect to watch during my free time!! Thanks Alicia and keep up the amazing work!!
You are such an amazing mom. The way give each of your kids so much attention whether they are adopted or biological is so awesome! Keep doing what you do best. Happy birthday Harlee!
If u get donuts for her birthday breakfast you could set up the amusement park set as a centerpiece for Birthday breakfast. You could use a birthday tablecloth. A nice start for her big day. I love your family and the pure love I see from everyone.
Hey Alicia. I love seeing how much time and love you put into each of your children's birthday. How special you make them feel and getting them specific things they want. You're a wonderful woman, wife and MOM. BLESSINGS TO YOUR FAMILY 💜🎊🎉
She’s so lucky to have a mommy like you.. I wish you were my mom and I’m adult lol 💜💜💕💕 thank you for being kind and loved and making my day with your videos
Good choice on getting the dollhouse at the same store as all the other presents! 1. You saved yourself a trip. Go, Momma! Make things easier on yourself if and when you can. 2. With gas prices being so high, driving somewhere else to get the same present at cheaper cost, you’d likely spend close to the same in gas anyway, so might not really be cheaper!
I don't think cost would be an issue for her family. She's looking for the present, not because it is cheaper. She doesn't have the same issue as most of us.
@@mommaddie4316 you seem to have a fair point, but I’m sure that even if cost isn’t an issue, surely they have some form of budget, or some form of concern of cost, even if it’s not an issue. I know people that don’t have an issue with cost, but are still mindful/concerned in some way with their money.
This mom/ mum is amazing u deserve mother of the year award for every single year the amount of effort u put into each kid is amazing I love the videos you do so keep up the good work . God bless you
Ma'am b4 this morning I did not know they're channels giving you a hard time. Don't let the hate hurt. You are blessed. Your love for a complete strangers child healed your womb. And it didn't stop you and your husband from continuing to share your love with unfortunate children. I have so much respect for you and your family. Keep doing what your doing. Grandma is wonderful too. And if she helps you in ANY WAY INCLUDING DISCIPLINE it's her right. Grandma's get to put the hurt on if they have to. Ask any granny? Much love for you guys. Peace.
When I was a kid, our parents NEVER gave up presents. We only got presents from Santa Clause. We did get wedding Shower and Wedding presents, baby shower, and Baby presents. And our 40th Birthdays, we got a pen. You are a Very Kind, Loving, Generous, Mother to all of your kids.
I particularly enjoy watching your birthday related videos! I never celebrated birthdays as a child and wasn’t allowed to go to other kids parties either so now that I have my own children it’s very difficult to to plan/arrange them as I have no idea what I’m doing. It’s nice seeing you care so much about giving them a good birthday.
I appreciate how you never seem rushed. I feel like I'm always rushed and never just enjoy doing anything, and everything is a chore to me. Thank you for showing me how to live in the moment of the little things and slow down.
Such beautiful gifts! I love how your video’s show real life, wrapping presents in the driveway😂😂😂 Love the idea of the plastic tablecloth for the wrapping for the doll house! I will remember that for my first grandbaby that was born on July 28! Her name is Rosalie, ( Rosie) Eileen. She is named after my mother, she died two months before my daughter was born. My daughter gave Rosalie my name as middle name💕💕💕💕💕💕 Thank you for all your video’s, it so helped be when my daughter was at the end of her pregnancy, it calmed me by watching all of your video’s. Congratulation on the fast growth of your channel, you deserve it!!!!
I love watching all of these hauls. I do think to myself the house must be take over by not just people but toys,clothes and how do they pay for it all wow! Groceries alone! (We just went from a family of 6 to a family of 3 and will be empty nesters next year) I know our house was with just 6!
The downfall of posting videos like these are “Chat Channels” using them to their advantage to rip apart what Alicia does to make every child feel special on their birthday. It’s a shame Alicia & the family is being ridiculed for loving on each other like they do. And for outsiders looking in, to come and nitpick about how or why Alicia is Flexing or showing off their expenses. 🤦🏽♀️. I will continue to support DD & Alicia. Love the videos and Happy Birthday Harlee.
Do you support her drinking alcohol around children she adopted who have fetal alcohol syndrome? Do you support here sharing locations of her minor children? Do you support the sharing of medical issues of each child?
I agree with you,people compare their life style to the DD. Why, I ask? Not all of us are that well off. So what she shops e for her child, its her child.....not anyone else's. I don't know why people think she has to give an account how can she afford this. Its not your place, its rude. I don't understand why people have a problem with Alicia doing what she thinks is best as a mom. I believe Alicia is STRONG and BEAUTIFUL inside and out. Not only does she work on UA-cam video's but she works on conferences on line as well. Her husband is a teacher and a coach. Its their budget. They do what they please.
First of all, other people have the rights to their opinions and ask questions. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't make you angel. So, stop comparing your comment to other people's. Let everyone discuss instead of saying "I love you, "I love you", every moment. Welcome to the real world.
@@mommaddie4316 First and foremost you not gon’ come on here and try and disrespect me. Check yourself. I’m not comparing my comment to anyone. I never said they couldn’t ask or state their own opinion. No one is claiming to be an Angel. And you trying to tell Me to stop saying I Love their videos and content? Well if that ain’t the pot calling the kettle black. And in the real world you can have different opinions and still be cordial. So again check yourself before you decide to come for me, Again.
You’re a wonderful mom and you’re raising a beautiful family, I love watching your videos and I’m a avid follower. I don’t like to make any negative comments but I wish there was some way you could reduce your families need for single use plastics xx
Wow you’re a busy mama! As an only child for 14 years and probably the rest of my life I’d love to have a big family birthdays just about every month!!!
It is totally true when they say that if all the people on this planet lived and consumed the same way as Americans do, we would need 13 planets for that alone. OMG, you're retailer stores dream come true!!!
Happy Birthday Little Miss Harlee! I love your videos Alicia. You take such care to let us know while you are shopping what each child likes/wants/needs. My favourite parts of each video is "But first, coffee" & What you say at the end, to make us all feel good about ourselves. Now to watch the video.
Omg literally love your party prep videos! Watched Patrick’s video yesterday and kept thinking to myself today “jeez I wonder when the next birthday is!” Because I love your bday prep videos that much! 😂 I got so excited when this video came up on my feed
I’m 49 and I LOVE all of the unicorn wrapping paper, party hats, etc. My favorite color is iridescent.😅🥰🥳🦄✨💫Edited to add can’t wait to see Harlee open everything!🎁
I love parties 🎈!!!! Such an expensive experience but worthy of each of them. Just making good memories for each child and seeing them smile is a blessing. Mother you have big heart and your hands are always full of energy too. I just love how you always express yourself by making them happy and enjoy seeing you always trying to do something nice for each one of your kids. That’s life, just making them happy, by doing that it also makes you happy. I know all that warm feelings. Enjoying and making fun memories with the one you love is very special and a blessing. Strong woman you are by keeping up daily with them. ❤️Love too to see y’all, it amazing me how sweet and warm individual you are.
llama piñata - literally just make like a paper horn (probably like construction paper or you could cut a party hat shorter) and tape it to the llama's forehead and she might believe it
Love how you make the birthdays special. Afraid they may be set up for disappointment in life as most people do not have these excessive birthdays and holidays.
Yep had a lot more family when I was younger & was the only grandaughter, neice on one side of the family for a long time. Then as they got older & passed away & other relatives got older & had kids (girls- so i wasnt the only girl anymore or baby girl on that side anymore) everything changed a lot & after a while birthdays did just become a huge disappointment. Now Im in my early 40s & have to think about it when someone asks my age lol & Im fine with having no more birthdays (but did learn along the way to spoil myself if no one else is going to anymore) lol. Who knows I may forget the actual date in another decade or so lol
I agree with you. Getting Harlee everything she wants and then some, is setting her up for disapppintment in life. No one gets everything they want in life. They can afford it (for now). Soon these videos will end and so will the money.
Happy Birthday little miss Harley!!...All the kiddos get a great party and are well taken care of...great work Alicia and Josh..have a fun trip to Ocean City!!!
Harlee girl is gonna have a very fun day. Barbies have changed since my girls were little. The table cloth as wrapping paper just changed my life! God Bless you, Alicia, you are an amazing Mom and a wonderful human being. You and your husband do well with that big beautiful family of yours.
Heads up Target will price check anything. I do this all the time. So if BJ’s has it $10 cheaper show that to the cashier and they’ll change the price for you!
I wonder if they do an amount or limit to presents etc etc ?? Nice idea for table cloth. She enjoy her gifts . Nice going somewhere for the bday . Do u normally go somewhere on or around their bdays ?? Or mostly home to decorate etc etc. love the ny trips videos did u all make it to the American doll place ??
That looked like a fun shopping trip! Were you able to find her twin giraffes? My kids are older so I wasn't sure if these giraffes were a new popular toy item or if it was just two of the same giraffe? Lol
I just love watching you and your family and what you do for them. You're such a great mom to all of those children. I've always wanted a big family... maybe one day. Can you imagine when they all get married and have children how big and fun those gatherings will be! Just so amazing. 💜💕💜
I would really like just a small money tree she has, I could never been able to send that much money for Christmas much less one child’s birthday, but they always had a great day her grocery budget is unreal .
I love the diversity of your family and doll choices ❤️ I commend you on your parenting style! In other news - will you please adopt me and buy me toys too? Lucky kids 🍀 Happy Birthday Harlee
I never had siblings since my dad was abusive towards me and my mom when I was younger and my mom didn’t want to go through adopting cause of how expensive it was and we just couldn’t do it. It’s always just really nice to watch you shop for your kiddos and you make them all feel at home. I hope harlee has a really fun and good birthday when it comes by. ❤️
For the bags, instead of tying them, either A. Tape them so u still have handles or B. Put the left side string through the right side holes and vise vs. That way u still have handles.
You're spoiling them too much. Ever hear you spoiling the child they'll will be forever expecting others to give them stuff through out their adult life.
What do u do with the decorations after u use them,do u keep them and use it for other kids birthdays or do u just throw them away. Just started watching your video’s,just curious.
I have been waiting all day for your video 💕💕💕lol your posts are something I so look forward to! You are so amazing and inspiring. You give me hope everyday 🙏
lol " mother clucker" I laughed so loud when you said that because you always seem so proper and lady like and when I heard you say that it shocked me lol I love it! you got some pretty awesome presents for Harlee she is going to love them. My niece will be 8 in October and she would love every thing in that cart lol
These remind my of my mom She would go crazy for our birthdays and Christmas gifts And now that im older and its anyones bday i always go crazy w the gifts. Xmas time comes and our house is filled w presents for my entire family
It be the people with no money in their account, counting other peoples money! This woman works hard being an influencer & makes a great profit. Don’t hate, u know who u are😂😂
I really love how much individual attention you give you kids! As a child growing up in a large family, it was easy to feel overlooked and so it makes me happy to see you care for every child's individual wants and needs! 💜💜
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I agree
I agree. I have four and by the time I get to the fourth birthday, I am sooo completely exhausted
I'm from a family of 7 and although my birthday was the week before Christmas my mum always kept them separate, I realise now how brilliant that was 😍
I agree with you 100%!
What I would do to be 4 again asking for Barbies for my birthday!! Now I ask for kitchen appliances for my apartment. Being an adult is overrated 😂🤣😅. Your detail to every kid is amazing 🤩. Down to what they like to eat, favorite color, character plus more. Harlee will love all the gifts!! Great job mama Dougherty 💕 I love all the unicorn 🦄 stuff that looks like her.
You can still ask for Barbies. LOL
I miss the days when you would get money for your birthday or Christmas & get the spend it on useless stuff. Now as an adult I get money & I’m like yay I can pay half or a full bill with this.
My mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas a couple years ago and I said "a new diaper bag, and a frying pan" being an adult truly is over rated 😒
@@jaybrittain2428 nah. I would never give up being an adult to be a kid. I prefer full autonomy over my life. 🙂 If you want fun stuff for Christmas ask for I! Or buy it yourself. Adulthood doesn't have to be dull❤️
@@felicialovesnkotb oh no, I definitely ask for fun stuff too! It's just kinda crazy that the things you ask for change so dramatically as an adult compared to a kid!
do you throw the decorations away after every party? couldn’t you re-use anything? I’d think with all these kids you’d have a big box of birthday supplies.
That is exactly what I was thinking!
@@Ruby-vk8rk sure. if that’s what they want.
@@Ruby-vk8rk whats wrong with .what If they Like it ?
Can’t believe you just threw a big party for Patrick’s birthday and immediately after is Harlee’s birthday! You’re such a hard working mom❤️
They’re a week apart. I have clusters of bdays. October has 5 bdays and then a 4 week span
in winter has 5 bdays😳
@@DoughertyDozen That’s a lot of videos!
@@DoughertyDozen With so many birthdays in October, how do you manage that? Do you celebrate each birthday on a different day? Or do you celebrate them all on the same day?
@@DoughertyDozen ohhhh wowwww thats a lot!!!!!
@@DoughertyDozen happy 4 birthday harlee
I appreciate the birthdays my mother did for me. She got me gifts, made a cake, and I got to have my favorite meal which my father always made for me. Then I had slumber parties, went roller skating and swimming on different birthdays. She made my dreams come true. She is gone now, and I am 67 but I never forgot her doing those things for me.
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Alicia: 'This gift bag just screams Harlee'. "She Leaves a Little Sparkle Wherever She Goes". Love it!
You know, I found your channel by chance and was like "What? So many kids? How does that work?" and the more I watched, the more I just saw what an amazing mum you are for all of your children. The way you care for them, and allow each of them to simply be who they wanna be, like what they wanna like, is *so* beautiful to see. You're great!
Very sweet ❤😊
You are such a great mother Alicia! Hope your family has a great time in ocean city🤍
Thank you! We can’t wait!
Youre a great mother! Love your video harlee will love her gifts hope she gets her two giraffe twins if she cant ill send her those love you all enjoy yall trip!
Im in southern california, i fell in love with your family and everything you have done for each and every one of those babies... my 11 yr old just came up to me telling me all about this mom who adopted babies. I just smiled and showed him your once apon a time video.. he too loves to watch your videos . You are an heaven sent angel..if there was more people like you there wouldnt be so many babies in the state system..
she just throws any and everything in the cart with no limits or boundaries.. that UA-cam $ must be nice!
The kids must love their birthdays! I'm super curious as to how you store all of their toys. I get easily overwhelmed by toy clutter entering our home around birthdays and Christmas and would love to know your strategy! Happy birthday to Harlee!
They have a play room just across the kitchen
Right?? This happens 12 times a year too 😆
So my situation is nothing like hers but i take all the gifts put them in plastic bins that are Already Taking up space so it doesn't feel crowded lol anything to big for a tote goes on a porch or garage or at someone else's house lmfao
Growing up my mom also splurged on our birthday/Christmas toys. We’d have so many that we ran out of room but eventually as we grew we stopped playing with certain toys each year. So once my mom realized that she made us give the toys we no longer played with each year to our friends in the apartment complex and the rest we donated. Whatever we kept were in huge bins for us to grab whenever.
Harlee has my dream childhood. My parents took me to Walmart and said I had 50$ to pick out whatever I wanted and I thought that was a lot. 😂 I am grateful though for every birthday I had, my parents did all that they financially could at the time and I’m so grateful and blessed.
So excited for Miss Harlee’s Birthday! She brings so much joy and so many smiles to this amazing channel!
Thank you 🥰
I love how you said "I cut up some watermelon for lunch so now I'm just taking this out to the chickens" as you're carrying pineapple scraps😂😂😂
Mom brain is real 😂😂
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I really appreciate how quickly you wrapped those gifts! In the amount of time you got them all wrapped I would have been on gift #3 🤣🤣 You go momma!!💪💪 Happy birthday beautiful girl!
Yay! Been looking forward to this one ❣️🥰 All of the unicorn 🦄 party decorations and those party hats are adorable! Harlee is going to love it! 💕
The party hats are just too perfect!
Harlee is so cute! I love that she is allowed to be herself and celebrated! You do a wonderful job with all your kiddos. Love your family!
Being celebrated is fine... but when your kid is just licking food everyone eats... put your foot down.. you can tell she is annoyed with other kids but not Harlee licking everything..... gross
The birthday shopping videos are always my favorite! I love how you care about what each kid wants and gets them exactly what they ask for. My mom wasn’t around and birthdays were never special. It’s awesome to see a mom who cares about their children:) happy birthday Harlee! Can’t wait for ocean city!!
you grew up poor, so its nice to see a mom who cares.. serioiusly she has endless money. poor moms can care just as much or even more than she does.
@@coupontherapy2635 ya know, I was high when I made this comment so words didn’t come easy 🤣🥴 my mom wasn’t there when I was young and passed why I was 15. I’m now 23 wishing I had a mom like her. I get it, it’s not always about the money but weed makes me not think straight 🤷🏻♀️ we were poor, didn’t get birthdays and my mom didn’t care enough about us.
@@coupontherapy2635 but I can go and edit my comment if that’ll make you feel better 😘
Also maybe that’s why I smoke weed, bc my moms dead lol
@@carriebauman1032 I’m so sorry for your loss.
Harlee is going to love them! Can't wait to see her open them. And those unicorn party hats are an amazing find. It's so amazing that each child gets such a special day. Also, I loved my little ponies when I was around her age.
I use to have My Little Ponies too when I was younger. Those and Barbies. Harlee is basically me. LOL! And that Pikachu dress is so cute! Can't wait to see Harlee wearing it!
While I’ve always thought the spending is a lot, as a parent it is my pleasure & joy to give, give and give.... so many women would make different choice about spending. I’ve never seen Alicia with a luxury purse, a spa day, obsessing over looks with botox, fillers etc....no she gives her abundance TO her family and I like that. Making, editing and posting videos daily is difficult and it has obviously financially blessed them. Who the heck should judge her for that? I admit that I have at times. The receipt flashes kinda bother me but gee wiz it does NOT matter. She truly loves her family and pours special events, gifts and experiences into her kiddos. I like that!
I understand what you mean. No judgment here- I love all she does. But I just can’t fathom where it all comes from. Just genuinely curious.
I look forward to each video!
That is such a top tip using the table cloth to wrap such a big box! Genius! I must remember that next time I need to wrap a massive box. Hope Harlee has a lovely birthday and you all enjoy Ocean City x
Harlees going to love all her presents. Can't wait to see her excitement. Good idea for the plastic tablecloth.
These birthday prep videos heal my inner child. I have RAD and it just makes me so outwardly happy how much you love each one of them. 💛
Dang these kids are so lucky!!!!!!!!!! Ur a great mom
And I love how u give individual attention to ur kids!!!
I'm exited for Harlee Quinners! 4! I hope she really enjoys her birthday 🎂. I really loved watching Patrick's birthday.
Thank you!
@@DoughertyDozen you're welcome 😊
I love her 🤍🤍🤍 the tea pages talk about everything negative but never talk about how she shows out for EVERY SINGLE ONE of her kids !
She spoils them with gifts because she can and works hard for it! But she loves them with all her heart because she is a Mom! Even if she couldn't spoil them with gifts those children are super spoiled with love regardless! I respect you! As long as your eyes are open give all you can thats the definition of a Great Mom! You're one of the best! I know I had a super star mom too!❤
I love watching this channel and seeing what you Alicia and your hubby do with the kiddos having lots of fun ☺️....💖
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What a great idea about the table cloth. Will definitely have to remember that trick!!! Happy Bday Harley ♥️
I cannot tell you how much I look forwards to these vids!! Just chill vlogs that are perfect to watch during my free time!! Thanks Alicia and keep up the amazing work!!
Thank you 🥰🥰
Me too, I enjoy seeing that nothing is too much for each child. Love it.
You are such an amazing mom. The way give each of your kids so much attention whether they are adopted or biological is so awesome! Keep doing what you do best. Happy birthday Harlee!
Mum work's so hard to make all the kids have a special birthday. What a lovely lady. Nothing is too much trouble. God bless her for her good heart.
If u get donuts for her birthday breakfast you could set up the amusement park set as a centerpiece for Birthday breakfast. You could use a birthday tablecloth. A nice start for her big day. I love your family and the pure love I see from everyone.
Hey Alicia. I love seeing how much time and love you put into each of your children's birthday. How special you make them feel and getting them specific things they want. You're a wonderful woman, wife and MOM. BLESSINGS TO YOUR FAMILY 💜🎊🎉
She’s so lucky to have a mommy like you.. I wish you were my mom and I’m adult lol 💜💜💕💕 thank you for being kind and loved and making my day with your videos
Good choice on getting the dollhouse at the same store as all the other presents!
1. You saved yourself a trip. Go, Momma! Make things easier on yourself if and when you can.
2. With gas prices being so high, driving somewhere else to get the same present at cheaper cost, you’d likely spend close to the same in gas anyway, so might not really be cheaper!
I don't think cost would be an issue for her family. She's looking for the present, not because it is cheaper. She doesn't have the same issue as most of us.
@@mommaddie4316 you seem to have a fair point, but I’m sure that even if cost isn’t an issue, surely they have some form of budget, or some form of concern of cost, even if it’s not an issue. I know people that don’t have an issue with cost, but are still mindful/concerned in some way with their money.
This mom/ mum is amazing u deserve mother of the year award for every single year the amount of effort u put into each kid is amazing I love the videos you do so keep up the good work . God bless you
Ma'am b4 this morning I did not know they're channels giving you a hard time. Don't let the hate hurt. You are blessed. Your love for a complete strangers child healed your womb. And it didn't stop you and your husband from continuing to share your love with unfortunate children. I have so much respect for you and your family. Keep doing what your doing. Grandma is wonderful too. And if she helps you in ANY WAY INCLUDING DISCIPLINE it's her right. Grandma's get to put the hurt on if they have to. Ask any granny? Much love for you guys. Peace.
my inner child is dying at all the barbie gifts! so cute. what a lucky girl! Happy Birthday Harlee
When I was a kid, our parents NEVER gave up presents. We only got presents from Santa Clause. We did get wedding Shower and Wedding presents, baby shower, and Baby presents. And our 40th Birthdays, we got a pen. You are a Very Kind, Loving, Generous, Mother to all of your kids.
At least you got a pen for your 40th birthday. I didn't get anything on mine.
I particularly enjoy watching your birthday related videos! I never celebrated birthdays as a child and wasn’t allowed to go to other kids parties either so now that I have my own children it’s very difficult to to plan/arrange them as I have no idea what I’m doing. It’s nice seeing you care so much about giving them a good birthday.
I appreciate how you never seem rushed. I feel like I'm always rushed and never just enjoy doing anything, and everything is a chore to me. Thank you for showing me how to live in the moment of the little things and slow down.
Anxiety. I recently got on meds for it and the rushing disappeared. So glad i dont have to love like that any more.
Can't wait to see her party! Tip: use clear packing tape on the table cloth and it will stay.
your kids are blessed to have a mother like you , everything you do for the kids and to give them the life they should have 💕 you are amazing
UNICORN PARTY HATS?! That’s perfect for Harlee omg!!
Love that James and Dayshawn went fishing.
Awwww:) u have such an amazing family and it’s so awesome to watch them all grow up!!
🧡🧡🧡
Such beautiful gifts! I love how your video’s show real life, wrapping presents in the driveway😂😂😂 Love the idea of the plastic tablecloth for the wrapping for the doll house! I will remember that for my first grandbaby that was born on July 28! Her name is Rosalie, ( Rosie) Eileen. She is named after my mother, she died two months before my daughter was born. My daughter gave Rosalie my name as middle name💕💕💕💕💕💕 Thank you for all your video’s, it so helped be when my daughter was at the end of her pregnancy, it calmed me by watching all of your video’s. Congratulation on the fast growth of your channel, you deserve it!!!!
I just can’t believe how much money gets spent on birthdays, never mind the weekly shop.
I love watching all of these hauls. I do think to myself the house must be take over by not just people but toys,clothes and how do they pay for it all wow! Groceries alone! (We just went from a family of 6 to a family of 3 and will be empty nesters next year) I know our house was with just 6!
The downfall of posting videos like these are “Chat Channels” using them to their advantage to rip apart what Alicia does to make every child feel special on their birthday.
It’s a shame Alicia & the family is being ridiculed for loving on each other like they do. And for outsiders looking in, to come and nitpick about how or why Alicia is Flexing or showing off their expenses. 🤦🏽♀️.
I will continue to support DD & Alicia. Love the videos and Happy Birthday Harlee.
Do you support her drinking alcohol around children she adopted who have fetal alcohol syndrome? Do you support here sharing locations of her minor children? Do you support the sharing of medical issues of each child?
Exactly 💯
I agree with you,people compare their life style to the DD. Why, I ask? Not all of us are that well off. So what she shops e
for her child, its her child.....not anyone else's. I don't know why people think she has to give an account how can she afford this. Its not your place, its rude. I don't understand why people have a problem with Alicia doing what she thinks is best as a mom. I believe Alicia is STRONG and BEAUTIFUL inside and out. Not only does she work on UA-cam video's but she works on conferences on line as well. Her husband is a teacher and a coach. Its their budget. They do what they please.
First of all, other people have the rights to their opinions and ask questions. Just because you don't agree with them doesn't make you angel. So, stop comparing your comment to other people's. Let everyone discuss instead of saying "I love you, "I love you", every moment. Welcome to the real world.
@@mommaddie4316 First and foremost you not gon’ come on here and try and disrespect me. Check yourself.
I’m not comparing my comment to anyone. I never said they couldn’t ask or state their own opinion.
No one is claiming to be an Angel. And you trying to tell Me to stop saying I Love their videos and content? Well if that ain’t the pot calling the kettle black.
And in the real world you can have different opinions and still be cordial.
So again check yourself before you decide to come for me, Again.
You’re a wonderful mom and you’re raising a beautiful family, I love watching your videos and I’m a avid follower. I don’t like to make any negative comments but I wish there was some way you could reduce your families need for single use plastics xx
She has a lot of kids, so that would be inconvenient for her to do.
Wow you’re a busy mama! As an only child for 14 years and probably the rest of my life I’d love to have a big family birthdays just about every month!!!
It is totally true when they say that if all the people on this planet lived and consumed the same way as Americans do, we would need 13 planets for that alone. OMG, you're retailer stores dream come true!!!
And a Karen magnet it seems
I found it to be a major game changer when I started putting the tape on the seams long ways. That way I get the most of my tape. Love the vid
Thanks for the tip! I love saving tape!
Happy Birthday Little Miss Harlee! I love your videos Alicia. You take such care to let us know while you are shopping what each child likes/wants/needs. My favourite parts of each video is "But first, coffee" & What you say at the end, to make us all feel good about ourselves. Now to watch the video.
You are such an amazing woman and mother and I aspire to be half a good a parent as you guys. Your family is beautiful, I love you guys 🧡
Love your vlogs and wishing sweet little harlee a wonderful happy birthday!!!🧡🎂🎉
Happy Birthday Harlee! We love you! You are kind, loved and strong! Have fun in Ocean City!
Omg literally love your party prep videos! Watched Patrick’s video yesterday and kept thinking to myself today “jeez I wonder when the next birthday is!” Because I love your bday prep videos that much! 😂 I got so excited when this video came up on my feed
I’m 49 and I LOVE all of the unicorn wrapping paper, party hats, etc. My favorite color is iridescent.😅🥰🥳🦄✨💫Edited to add can’t wait to see Harlee open everything!🎁
I love parties 🎈!!!!
Such an expensive experience but worthy of each of them.
Just making good memories for each child and seeing them smile is a blessing.
Mother you have big heart and your hands are always full of energy too.
I just love how you always express yourself by making them happy and enjoy seeing you always trying to do something nice for each one of your kids.
That’s life, just making them happy, by doing that it also makes you happy.
I know all that warm feelings.
Enjoying and making fun memories with the one you love is very special and a blessing.
Strong woman you are by keeping up daily with them.
❤️Love too to see y’all, it amazing me how sweet and warm individual you are.
You should add a horn party hat to the llama piñata to make it a unicorn it would be so cute love your videos!!!
I was thinking why the grocery haul is not yet uploaded? Hahaha it became a habit of me to watch it every Tuesday morning here in 🇵🇭
I love the way you make each kid feel special… great job 👏🏽
llama piñata - literally just make like a paper horn (probably like construction paper or you could cut a party hat shorter) and tape it to the llama's forehead and she might believe it
Wow ! GREAT GIFTS HOW DO YOUR FAMILY AFFORD TO ESPEND SO MUCH MONEY FOR EVERY KID ? LOVE IT
Love how you make the birthdays special. Afraid they may be set up for disappointment in life as most people do not have these excessive birthdays and holidays.
Yep had a lot more family when I was younger & was the only grandaughter, neice on one side of the family for a long time. Then as they got older & passed away & other relatives got older & had kids (girls- so i wasnt the only girl anymore or baby girl on that side anymore) everything changed a lot & after a while birthdays did just become a huge disappointment. Now Im in my early 40s & have to think about it when someone asks my age lol & Im fine with having no more birthdays (but did learn along the way to spoil myself if no one else is going to anymore) lol. Who knows I may forget the actual date in another decade or so lol
Yup. How do they afford all of this? Not criticizing just really wondering.
I agree with you. Getting Harlee everything she wants and then some, is setting her up for disapppintment in life. No one gets everything they want in life. They can afford it (for now). Soon these videos will end and so will the money.
I hope they are putting away money for retirement or care for special need funds.
@@kathymyers7279 Probably from inheritance or lawsuit payout.
I always can't wait to watch these videos bc i love your family and your a amazing mom!!
Happy Birthday little miss Harley!!...All the kiddos get a great party and are well taken care of...great work Alicia and Josh..have a fun trip to Ocean City!!!
Your kids get so many presents! They are so lucky to have parents like you
Harlee girl is gonna have a very fun day. Barbies have changed since my girls were little. The table cloth as wrapping paper just changed my life! God Bless you, Alicia, you are an amazing Mom and a wonderful human being. You and your husband do well with that big beautiful family of yours.
Heads up Target will price check anything. I do this all the time. So if BJ’s has it $10 cheaper show that to the cashier and they’ll change the price for you!
I wonder if they do an amount or limit to presents etc etc ?? Nice idea for table cloth. She enjoy her gifts . Nice going somewhere for the bday . Do u normally go somewhere on or around their bdays ?? Or mostly home to decorate etc etc. love the ny trips videos did u all make it to the American doll place ??
I love when you upload! I'm excited for her birthday vlog 😁. My daughter's birthday is also August 7th she's turning one 🥰.
Wow you do up birthdays! A little girls’ dream come true! I can only imagine the prep you do for 12 kids for Christmas!!!
That looked like a fun shopping trip! Were you able to find her twin giraffes? My kids are older so I wasn't sure if these giraffes were a new popular toy item or if it was just two of the same giraffe? Lol
I just love watching you and your family and what you do for them. You're such a great mom to all of those children. I've always wanted a big family... maybe one day. Can you imagine when they all get married and have children how big and fun those gatherings will be! Just so amazing. 💜💕💜
I wish I had a mom like u.
U r such a sweet person
Lots of love from Pakistan 👍💖
Do you donate their old toys or clothes?
I would love a video where you explain how you budget for birthdays, vacations, etc! I think that would be so helpful!
She doesn't need to budget. She just spends, spends, spend. Too much dough laying around.
I would really like just a small money tree she has, I could never been able to send that much money for Christmas much less one child’s birthday, but they always had a great day her grocery budget is unreal .
There are 2 videos, showing income and expenditure. They may blow your mind, mine was! 🤯
@@reikigirl2509 Please, can you let us know where to find those 2 videos? Thanks!
@@mommaddie4316 I keep posting the information, and it keeps been deleted. I'm sorry.
I love the diversity of your family and doll choices ❤️ I commend you on your parenting style! In other news - will you please adopt me and buy me toys too? Lucky kids 🍀 Happy Birthday Harlee
I never had siblings since my dad was abusive towards me and my mom when I was younger and my mom didn’t want to go through adopting cause of how expensive it was and we just couldn’t do it. It’s always just really nice to watch you shop for your kiddos and you make them all feel at home. I hope harlee has a really fun and good birthday when it comes by. ❤️
For the bags, instead of tying them, either A. Tape them so u still have handles or B. Put the left side string through the right side holes and vise vs. That way u still have handles.
You're spoiling them too much. Ever hear you spoiling the child they'll will be forever expecting others to give them stuff through out their adult life.
What do u do with the decorations after u use them,do u keep them and use it for other kids birthdays or do u just throw them away. Just started watching your video’s,just curious.
I have been waiting all day for your video 💕💕💕lol your posts are something I so look forward to! You are so amazing and inspiring. You give me hope everyday 🙏
I have no children and I want no children, so I have no idea why I love your channel so much, but I do! You’re an excellent momma 💗
lol " mother clucker" I laughed so loud when you said that because you always seem so proper and lady like and when I heard you say that it shocked me lol I love it! you got some pretty awesome presents for Harlee she is going to love them. My niece will be 8 in October and she would love every thing in that cart lol
These remind my of my mom
She would go crazy for our birthdays and Christmas gifts
And now that im older and its anyones bday i always go crazy w the gifts. Xmas time comes and our house is filled w presents for my entire family
It be the people with no money in their account, counting other peoples money! This woman works hard being an influencer & makes a great profit. Don’t hate, u know who u are😂😂
She lived like this before social media and mentioned in one of the videos that the social media income is for extra, just "for fun."
Spot on, they sound petty and jealous. Why can't folks just be happy for others
Hope Harlee has a wonderful birthday
640usd on a 4yr old birthday, wouldn’t 400 in savings account and a gift be better?
Right? It’s so shocking. And to think there’s an excess of this 12 times a year plus Christmas..
@@AB-ld3cm I am at loss where all the money comes from that supports all this excess of presents etc
Awesome speed -wrapping! I love that you wrapped them in the driveway.
You're such an amazing and strong woman for all you do for your kids.💜💙
You're the most selfless person that I know. I admire you. Your children are going to have a wonderful childhood.
Also why so many presents I could never afford that for Christmas let alone birthdays 🥴 you are an awesome family and look very blessed 🥰
You could put 1 of the unicorn horn party hats on the pinatas to turn it into a unicorn.
I love how you make sure all your kids get a wonderful birthday! You are such a great mom!
Damn i wish i got that many presents when i was little! Youre such a great mom, your kids are truly blessed ❤